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DK56 SSU

2006 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,478 mi
Last recorded43,478 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 SSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 43,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both shocker corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,533 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion o/s/r w/arch

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 12 Sep 2018 41,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion o/s/r w/arch

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 38,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,692 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 14 Sep 2016 34,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,056 miles

r/n/s outer sill starting to corrode.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 31,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

r/n/s outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,884 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 26,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,493 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,389 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise rear coil springs surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,102 miles

advise surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2010 9,313 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 5,858 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DK56 SSU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 63,743 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK56 SSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK56 SSU registered?

DK56 SSU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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